Qualitative research of core competency index system for midwife

VernacularTitle:助产士核心胜任力指标体系的质性研究
Author: Yazhen YIN ¹ ; Rui HOU ; Xiu ZHU
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1. 100191 北京大学护理学院
Keywords: Midwife; Core competency; Qualitative study
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;(26):3101-3104
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To establish the index system of core competencies for midwife. Methods By qualitative research, semi-structured interview were carried out in 17 staffs relevant to midwifery. Results “Antenatal care”,“Intrapartum care”,“Postnatal care”, “Feminine care”, “Public health care &Integrative competency”, and “Professional quality” were established as 7 main midwifery core competency frame. Conclusions This research explores the core competency for midwife from various perspectives, and we construct the frame of index system according to national conditions. The achievement of core competencies for midwife requires policy, law and manpower resource as guarantee.